Notice relating to the Canada Labour Code – Part III

Part III of the Canada Labour Code (Code) contains provisions setting out labour standards for employers and employees in the federal jurisdiction.

These provisions include standards relating to the following:

• hours of work
  • standard and maximum hours of work
  • break
  • rest period
  • modified work schedule
  • notice of work schedule
  • shift changes
  • overtime pay or time off
  • right to refuse overtime
  • excess hour permit
• right to request flexible work arrangements
• minimum wages
  • employees under 18 years of age
• medical and nursing breaks
• equal wages
• annual vacations
• general holidays
• multi-employer employment
• maternity-related reassignment and leave
• maternity leave
• parental leave
• compassionate care leave
• leave related to critical illness
• leave related to death or disappearance
• personal leave
• medical leave with and without pay
• leave for victims of family violence
• leave for traditional aboriginal practices
• leave for court or jury duty
• bereavement leave
• leave of absence for members of the reserve force
• group termination of employment
• individual termination of employment
• severance pay
• garnishment of wages
• work-related illness and injury
• long-term disability plan
• unjust dismissal
• protection from reprisal
• payment of wages
• genetic testing

For more information about these provisions, please follow the provided links, or:

• contact the nearest Labour Program office of Employment and Social Development Canada, or
• visit the Labour Program website

All inquiries will be treated confidentially.